Some of our slabbed commemorative coins may have toning. 100 copper (90% Silver), has a diameter of 24.3mm, and weighs 6.25 grams. This classic commemorative quarter is comprised of. An 18 Columbian Exposition silver half dollar commemorative coin group. The reverse of the Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar features a representation of Columbus's flagship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres. 1893 US Columbian exposition silver Half Dollar with new Holder. The obverse of the Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar features the bust of Columbus. 1893 Columbian Exposition commemorative silver half dollar. 1893 Columbian Exposition Coins & Paper Money US Commemorative Half Dollar 1893 Columbian Exposition US Commemorative Half Dollar HHmkJ4zq 22-50-11. This coin was designed by Olin Lewis Warner and engraved by Charles E Barber (obverse) and George T Morgan (reverse). The coins were sold for $1 each at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. This 1893 Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar was the First Commemorative Coin issued by the United States making it of great worth and value to the commemorative coin collector. There were only 1,550,405 of this World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint. 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - 90 Silver - Sharp Coin - Columbus Expo 24.90 5.40 shipping 1893 90 Silver Half Dollar Christopher Columbus Commemorative Half Dollar 19.88 0.68 shipping 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - 90 Silver - Dark Tone - Columbus Expo 23.90 5. The coin comes encapsulated in a wooden display box.We are pleased to offer for sale this 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Silver Coin graded and encapsulated as MS-65 by NGC. Mint, but it was made in a very limited edition and has been out of issue for almost 130 years. Coin will be in average circulated condition. Although there were 500,000 more 1893 Columbians struck than were struck of the 1892 Columbians, the 1893 is somewhat scarcer in all grades MS63 thru MS67. Struck in 90% silver, this was the first commemorative coin issued by the U.S. You will receive an 1892 or 1893 Columbian Exposition 90 silver Half Dollar. Mint history make this a key coin and an extra-special addition to any collection that is coveted by collectors. The United States Mint sold the 1893 Columbian half dollars at the fair for 1 each, and the popular coins were sold in huge numbers of more than 1.5 million. It was released in 1892 to commemorate the Worlds. The combination of designs by Barber and Morgan two of the most famous designers in U.S. Shop 1892-1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar Commemorative Coin and other name brand Coin & Collectible Pendants Jewelry & Watches at The Exchange. The Columbian Exposition Half Dollar was the first commemorative coin produced by the U.S. Morgan, whose Morgan Silver Dollar was still being produced at this time. The reverse depicts Columbus flagship, Santa Maria, and two globes to represent the Old and New Worlds. The obverse of the coin shows a portrait of Columbus by U.S. He landed in the New World on October 12, 1492. The coin was issued in conjunction with the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago.Ĭolumbus left Spain on August 3, 1492, with a fleet of three ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria and a crew of 90 men. The United States Mint produced a special commemorative Half Dollar in 18 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World in 1492.
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